Overcome Eating Disorders with Integrative Hypnotherapy

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a type of therapy that allows you to tap into your subconscious mind and find the root cause of your eating disorder. You will start to notice patterns and triggers that may be causing your eating disorder. Hypnotherapy also gives you the tools needed to overcome eating disorders without the need for any additional treatment. A hypnotherapist will guide you through a series of exercises to relax the mind and retrain the subconscious. This is important because most eating disorders are caused by a negative reinforcement pattern in one’s brain. When working through hypnotherapy, you will be able to retrain your brain to stop the pattern of negative reinforcement and begin a healthy eating pattern again. Hypnotherapy can be used to overcome many types of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and even addictions. It is a form of therapy that works by getting the patient into a relaxed state in order to access their subconscious mind. The patient’s subconscious is where the root cause of their issues lies, so it is important to discover this and retrain their brain.

How eating disorders are affecting many people

Eating disorders are more common than many people realise. In fact, one in five women will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime. Additionally, one in 10 men will also struggle with an eating disorder. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Most people with eating disorders struggle with either anorexia or bulimia. Anorexia is characterised by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted perception of one’s body, and a refusal to maintain a normal bodyweight. Bulimia is characterised by a cycle of bingeing and restricting calories or certain foods, followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the excess calories through purging (vomiting, using laxatives, or exercising excessively).

How does hypnotherapy help with eating disorders?

Eating disorders are mental illnesses that are deeply rooted in a person’s subconscious. That’s where eating disorders get their power — and it’s also where they can be stopped. To really overcome an eating disorder, a person has to retrain their brain to think and act differently when it comes to food and their body image. And hypnotherapy is a safe, effective way to do that.

Benefits of using hypnotherapy to recover from an eating disorder

- You have full control over the process.Unlike many other eating disorder treatments, you are in control during the hypnotherapy process. You have the power to decide when the session ends and when to begin again. This means you have the power to end the session if you feel uncomfortable or if you need extra time to process the information that you’re being shown. This is not always the case with other treatments and maybe something to consider when exploring your treatment options. - Reduced anxiety and stress. One of the most common side effects of eating disorders is anxiety. In fact, up to 80% of those with eating disorders also suffer from anxiety. Hypnotherapy is a treatment that can help to reduce anxiety and stress, which can make it easier to focus on treatment. - No medication side effects. Many eating disorder treatments come with the risk of side effects, including medication. Hypnotherapy, on the other hand, does not involve taking any medication that can come with side effects.

Hypnosis for eating disorders can help you resolve the root cause and find alternative healthier strategies

- You can visualise a different relationship with food. When you’re in a hypnotic state, you’re particularly open to new ideas. You’re also more likely to believe that these ideas are your own. This can be helpful when you’re working to change your relationship with food — and with your body. - Visualising a healthy relationship with food can create new eating habits. Visualisation can be a powerful tool for changing eating habits. When you can see yourself making healthy choices, it can be easier to actually do so. Hypnosis can help you visualise a healthy relationship with food by showing you how your eating habits can change.

You deserve to live your healthiest life, no matter what that looks like. While eating disorders bring with them a lot of anxiety and stress, they don’t have to be a life sentence — and they don’t have to define you. A healthy relationship with food and a positive body image are both within reach, no matter what eating disorder you’re working to overcome.Whether you’re dealing with anorexia or bulimia, hypnotherapy can help get you on the right path to a happy, healthy life.